Location & Surroundings
Chong is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 304 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baissa, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 130 km away.
Also known as: Schonga · Shonga
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 1' 47" N, 10° 46' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 304 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:05
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
51 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 30.6 | 2.4 | 278 | 50 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 70 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 96 | 362.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 126 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 112 | 77 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 2.2 | 281 | 46 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 662.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 105 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 2 | 355.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 122 | 74 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 112 | 74 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.0 | 2.1 | 277 | 41 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 650.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 66 | 64 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 369.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 121 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 90 | 66 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.6 | 1.3 | 284 | 32 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 674.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chong?
Now 30.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chong today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Chong?
Local time is 22:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chong?
Chong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chong?
DEM 304 m.
Where is Chong located?
It is at 7.02967, 10.76871 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chong in?
It is in Nigeria.